Bypass Approvals in Fusion Cloud

Bypass Approvals  in Fusion Cloud 

Bypassing approvals in Oracle Fusion Cloud is typically not recommended, as approvals are an important part of ensuring proper control and compliance in business processes. However, there may be situations where you need to temporarily bypass or override approvals for specific cases. Here’s how you can handle such scenarios:

1. Consult with Administrators:
1. Before attempting to bypass approvals, consult with your Oracle Fusion Cloud administrators or system administrators. They can provide guidance and assistance in handling specific cases.
2. Override by Approvers:
1. In some cases, approvers themselves may have the ability to override approvals if they have the appropriate privileges. They can do this by accessing the approval notification and choosing to approve or reject it, even if it doesn’t meet the standard approval criteria.
3. Configure Alternate Approval Paths:
1. Instead of bypassing approvals entirely, consider configuring alternate approval paths for specific situations. This allows you to define different sets of approvers or conditions that apply in exceptional cases.
2. Set up these alternate approval paths within the Approval Management setup.
4. Use Delegation:
1. Approvers can delegate their approval authority to another user temporarily. This is useful when an approver is unavailable but wants to ensure that approvals continue without interruption.
5. Document and Justify:
1. If you need to bypass approvals for compliance or audit purposes, ensure that you document the reason for doing so. Justify why this exception is necessary and maintain records of the process.
6. Implement Post-Approval Checks:
1. Even if you bypass approvals temporarily, consider implementing post-approval checks and audits to ensure that the actions taken are still compliant with policies and regulations.
7. Compliance and Auditing:
1. Understand that bypassing approvals may have implications for compliance and auditing. Ensure that you have mechanisms in place to track and report on such cases.
8. Revert to Standard Process:
1. Once the exceptional circumstances that necessitated the bypass are resolved, revert to the standard approval process.

It’s crucial to exercise caution when bypassing approvals in Oracle Fusion Cloud, as it can impact data integrity and compliance. Therefore, it should only be done in exceptional cases, and there should be a clear process in place for managing these exceptions.